as in liquor
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a hotel bar that's well stocked with spirits
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Recent Examples of spirits
Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This designation allowed those companies to legally sell their existing spirits, while the rest of the alcohol industry either waited it out, sold their stock to a company with a license, or dabbled in the underground spirits world.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
However, conflict with a co-worker or possibly about a pet might dampen your spirits.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The beer garden will feature traditional German brews, local beer, wine and spirits.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
But for the most part spirits stayed high.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
But eventually, Carl buoyed his son’s spirits.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The film has Lorraine Warren, using her psychic visions, uncovering that the spirits in the house are masking the demonic presence — one that’s tied to the mirror at the beginning of the film that is also seen in the series’ first film.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
The season ends with everyone in good spirits.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This designation allowed those companies to legally sell their existing spirits, while the rest of the alcohol industry either waited it out, sold their stock to a company with a license, or dabbled in the underground spirits world.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
However, conflict with a co-worker or possibly about a pet might dampen your spirits.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The beer garden will feature traditional German brews, local beer, wine and spirits.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
But for the most part spirits stayed high.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
But eventually, Carl buoyed his son’s spirits.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The film has Lorraine Warren, using her psychic visions, uncovering that the spirits in the house are masking the demonic presence — one that’s tied to the mirror at the beginning of the film that is also seen in the series’ first film.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
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The downtown Raleigh location even has a full bar with liquor drinks, including the Sam Jones Old Fashioned, which blends Evan Williams whiskey with crème de cacao, peach, and orange.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Each Tuesday, organizers cover up the bar's regular liquor bottles, and N/A beverages are served, often around the same prices as drinks with alcohol.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And while hair perfumes are typically less concentrated and contain less alcohol (to prevent dryness), our testers appreciated that the scent lingers all day long.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, according to Federal Aviation Administration regulations, you are not allowed to drink alcohol on board unless it’s served by a flight attendant.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wednesday then rescues Pugsley as Gomez and Morticia arrive, but before the family can properly reunite, Isaac snatches Wednesday into his telekinetic grip, choking her.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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And just when the woman and the cookie are about to share a kiss, a hand reaches in from above and snatches the cookie from the scene.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Human cravings for booze may have deep evolutionary roots, a new study has shown.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Still grieving the death of his wife and the imprisonment of his son, Brandis binges on booze but possesses a sharp and intuitive mind, even if his family life is in disarray.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Herbsnleaf sells edibles, vapes, drinks, capsules and oils, all designed to deliver the benefits of CBD in treating chronic pain, anxiety and insomnia.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Dutch audience – blinded to who had received which drink – ultimately judged the alcohol group more fluent, most likely because mild alcohol reduces anxiety.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Future of Money Is on the Line The battle over stablecoin yields captures a broader struggle over the future of finance.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The proof-of-concept pilot episode captures the hilarious chaos of their daily lives, from dead-end service jobs and accidental laxative mishaps to the launch of their new podcast.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Zacapa Created under the watchful eye of Lorena Vásquez, one of the few female master blenders in the business, Zacapa is a Guatemalan rum brand known for a unique blending and distilling process that sets it apart from the rest.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Bourbon, rum, or cognac can be added to the frosting for even more depth.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The robot also impresses with multilingual communication skills, guiding visitors in different languages.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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What impresses about Santos is what has been lacking from Vines.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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